Home is in Crofton, Maryland where I live with my husband, Kermit and two cats, Allice and Pounce. I have always been interested in education and feel fortunate that I am now able to attend college and pursue a life long dream of becoming a teacher.
In 2008 I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arundel Community College (AACC) and was awarded the degree of Associate of Arts in Teaching. Prior to attending AACC, I spent over twenty-five years in the insurance industry.
I now attend Bowie State University (BSU) where I am pursuing a bachelors degree in elementary education. At BSU, I am a member of the Honors Student Organization. I am also a member of Kappa Delta Pi, an international education honor society, and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa when I attended AACC. If all goes as planned, I will begin my methods courses and student teaching in the Spring of 2010.
When I'm not in classes, I enjoy cooking, reading, and all types of crafts. My latest projects have been mixed media, employing clay, found objects, and beads. I have made a number of quilted wall-hangings and one which commemorates 9/11 is hanging in the air traffic control tower in Atlanta, Georgia.
My Philosophy of Education:
A teacher is a facilitator or guide, encouraging active learning.An effective teacher establishes a safe arena for learning through many means, especially academic structure.Teachers should make connections between subjects, challenging students, and motivating them towards the mastery of subject material.
A teacher in today’s classrooms meets the unique needs of a diverse population of students.By utilizing different activities, and employing various teaching strategies, such as cooperative learning, a teacher can address individual learning styles, and multiple intelligences, increasing student motivation and enhancing learning.
Respect for others is essential; the classroom environment should be a positive experience for everyone.Management and discipline are essential for effective learning to take place within a classroom.Planning and establishing expectations is a critical part of the management process.A teacher provides students with the opportunity to be responsible for their own actions; making choices motivates and empowers students.
Effective teachers are aware of the needs associated with exceptional learners, and ensures for lesson modifications and inclusion in classroom activities.Today’s students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with different needs.Recognizing these needs and differences is one of the first steps in effective teaching.With careful planning, it is possible to integrate diversity activities across the curriculum, enriching the educational experience of all students.
Learning does not take place in a closed environment, parental involvement is essential to academic growth and development.A classroom is a learning community, where students are excited, secure in participating, and have fun learning.It is essential for teachers to reflect back and assess their performance daily.Such reflection benefits both the teacher and the students.An effective teacher never stops learning, and often what is learned comes from a student.
Instructional Techonolgy Portfolio
In 2008 I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arundel Community College (AACC) and was awarded the degree of Associate of Arts in Teaching. Prior to attending AACC, I spent over twenty-five years in the insurance industry.
I now attend Bowie State University (BSU) where I am pursuing a bachelors degree in elementary education. At BSU, I am a member of the Honors Student Organization. I am also a member of Kappa Delta Pi, an international education honor society, and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa when I attended AACC. If all goes as planned, I will begin my methods courses and student teaching in the Spring of 2010.
When I'm not in classes, I enjoy cooking, reading, and all types of crafts. My latest projects have been mixed media, employing clay, found objects, and beads. I have made a number of quilted wall-hangings and one which commemorates 9/11 is hanging in the air traffic control tower in Atlanta, Georgia.
A teacher in today’s classrooms meets the unique needs of a diverse population of students. By utilizing different activities, and employing various teaching strategies, such as cooperative learning, a teacher can address individual learning styles, and multiple intelligences, increasing student motivation and enhancing learning.
Respect for others is essential; the classroom environment should be a positive experience for everyone. Management and discipline are essential for effective learning to take place within a classroom. Planning and establishing expectations is a critical part of the management process. A teacher provides students with the opportunity to be responsible for their own actions; making choices motivates and empowers students.
Learning does not take place in a closed environment, parental involvement is essential to academic growth and development. A classroom is a learning community, where students are excited, secure in participating, and have fun learning. It is essential for teachers to reflect back and assess their performance daily. Such reflection benefits both the teacher and the students. An effective teacher never stops learning, and often what is learned comes from a student.